Trek Mt. Rwenzori

The Rwenzoris at a glance (5109 m)

Often dubbed ‘The Mountains of the Moon’, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Rwenzoris are a chain of six beautiful
mountains that straddle the equator along the border with Uganda and the DRC. Rwenzori in a local language means ‘mountain of the rain’,
and it’s a mystical mist-shrouded place with valleys full of emerald-green lakes, rocky cliffs, high glaciers and snow-capped peaks.
The unique plant life includes dense tropical rainforest, bamboo forests and alpine species such as giant heathers and lobelia. East
African treks and Safaris offers treks to Rwenzori Mountains starting from 3day trek and one can summit to the highest
Snowcapped Margherita Peak (5,109 metres) in 7/8days or 9days depending on fitness.
The Rwenzori’s highest point is on Mount Stanley which is Magherita peak and
the Stanley glaciers wide enough giving hiker a way up to the main peak. Although not a technical
mountain climb, it’s a tough trek and requires endurance and physical fitness – there are many ascents and descents
along the route due to the ragged terrain of the mountain and frequent rain – but the spectacular scenery and unusual
vegetation make it a worthwhile challenge. Rwenzori Mountains also have more than one peak to summit, Main peaks Summited are,
Magherita peak at 5109m, Mt. Speke at 4890m, Mt. Baker at 4842m, Wiseman peak 4620m, Mutinda peak 4032m, Alexander peak 5090m, portal peaks 4627m, mount gessi 4715m, mt.Emin 4798m. Both Mutinda peak 3975m and Alexander peak 5083m are fully technical while the rest won’t require technical experience. As anywere else in the world, Rwenzori mountains have both dry and wet season but since these mountains receive a lot of rain annually there a lot of mud and bogs to encounter during your climb which makes the trek challenging but rewardingly stunning.

WHEN TO HIKE:

The mountains can be hiked all year through since all seasons come along with
different attractions in the stunning forest in the mountains. The rainy season is
from March to May and October to December which welcomes in a lot of new flowers which
attract butter flies, more chameleons, birds searching for new fruits, snow as low as 3800m on
the rocks and foliage. But the boggy and muddy sections cannot be avoided in this season.
The dry season on the other hand starts from December to Feb and June to September, this is the most
preferred season to hike, less boggy and muddy seasons with lots of clear views as hike up the mountains.
Though one need to ensure that they carry a factor 50 sunscreen during this trek.

We are happy to tailor a hike plan that suits your hiking needs, Please see example itineraries below,.

Day 7. Descend down to base camp and transfer to Magherita hotel.
An option of Safari extensions can added on to relax off at the end of the trek, don’t hesitate to inquire with one of our Safari experts. Nearest National Parks
Queen Elizabeth National Park & Bwindi Impenetrable Gorilla National Park.

Day 3. Briefing from guides and start hike and sleep at Sine camp 2596 metres.

Day 4. Hike to Mutinda camp 3688metres

Day 5. Hike to Bugata camp 4062 metres

Day 6. Hike to Butawu camp 3974 through Bamwanjara Pass.

Day 7. Hike to Margherita Camp 4485 metres via Scott Elliot Pass

Day 8. Summit Margherita peak 5109m and sleep at Butawu Camp

Day 9. Descend to Kiharo Camp 3518m.

Day 10. Hike down to base camp and transfer to Magherita hotel.
An option of Safari extensions can added on to relax off at the end of the trek, don’t hesitate to inquire with one of our Safari experts. Nearest National Parks
Queen Elizabeth National Park & Bwindi Impenetrable Gorilla National Park.

Day 3. Briefing from guides and start hike and sleep at Sine camp 2596 metres.

Day 4. Hike to Mutinda camp 3688metres

Day 5. Hike to Bugata camp 4062 metres

Day 6. Hike to Butawu camp 3974m through Bamwanjara Pass.

Day 7. Summit Mt. Baker 4842m and sleep at Butawu camp 3974m

Day 8. Descend down to Kiharo Camp 3518m.

Day 9. Hike down to base camp and transfer to Magherita hotel.
An option of Safari extensions can added on to relax off at the end of the trek, don’t hesitate to inquire with one of our Safari experts. Nearest National Parks
Queen Elizabeth National Park & Bwindi Impenetrable Gorilla National Park.

Day 3. Briefing from guides and start hike and sleep at Sine camp 2596 metres.

Day 4. Hike to Mutinda camp 3688metres

Day 5. Hike to Bugata camp 4062 metres

Day 6. Hike to Butawu camp 3974 through Bamwanjara Pass.

Day 7. Hike to Margherita Camp 4485 metres via Scott Elliot Pass

Day 8. Summit Margherita peak 5109m and sleep at Bujuku Caves

Day 9. Summit Mt. Speke 4890m and sleep at Butawu camp 3974m

Day 10. Descend to Kiharo Camp 4062m

Day 11. Hike down to base camp and transfer to Magherita hotel.
An option of Safari extensions can added on to relax off at the end of the trek, don’t hesitate to inquire with one of our Safari experts. Nearest National Parks
Queen Elizabeth National Park & Bwindi Impenetrable Gorilla National Park.